Planning a trip to Alpine

Getting There

Alpine is located at the junction of U.S. 67/90 and Tex. 118, just 80 miles north of Big Bend National Park. If you're arriving from the east, take I-10, exit 248, and proceed 56 miles on U.S. 67. From the west, Alpine is located 55 miles south of Balmorhea (I-10, exit 206). Amtrak (tel. 800/872-2745; www.amtrak.com) serves the train station at 102 W. Holland St., the closest depot to Big Bend National Park. The nearest major commercial airport is in Midland.

Getting Around

U.S. 67/90 (Holland St.) is the main east-west artery and Tex. 119 (5th St.) is the main north-south route; downtown is centered on the intersection of the two. Rental cars are available through Alpine Auto Rental (tel. 800/894-3463 or 432/837-3463; www.alpineautorental.com).

Visitor Information

Contact the Alpine Chamber of Commerce, 106 N. 3rd St., Alpine, TX 79830 (tel. 800/561-3712 or 432/837-2326; www.alpinetexas.com).

Fast Facts -- The Big Bend Regional Medical Center, 2600 Tex. 118 N. (tel. 432/837-3447; www.bigbendhealthcare.com), has the only 24-hour emergency room in the region. The post office, 901 W. Holland Ave., is open Monday through Friday from 8am to 4pm, and Saturday 10am to 1pm.